bisme37 wrote:I'm only a few episodes in but that Wednesday show on Netflix is a lot of fun. I thought it would just be general Wednesday Addams hijinx with not much point to it, but there's actually a solid plot to sink your teeth into and a mystery to solve.
It might be a little scary for very young kids and go over their head, but nothing super objectionable in my judgement. You can definitely tell it's a Tim Burton production and I get a Harry Potter vibe too. So it's a good watch for older kids/teens/families, but I'm an adult with no kids and loving it so far.
And I can tell why that Jenna Ortega girl has become a big star, she is very adorable and totally nails the part.
I read the above just after watching episode 2. I thought the series was impressive from the beginning. The Wednesday character is unique, and it's hard not to fall in love with it (especially if you're an introvert). This kid Jenna Ortega was born to be her -- the way she walks, her gaze, the deadpan delivery, etc. The cinematography is first rate too, along with the mood (Tim Burton-Danny Elfman). But I wasn't happy about how the plot developed from there on out:
I expected the series to be cerebral until the end, built around the witty dialogue, but it ended up being anything but.
I may be the only person who feels let down, though
